Harnish Foundation
The Harnish Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2005 and based in Tukwila, Washington. It funds nonprofits across Washington, Alaska, Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming and emphasizes programs that empower individuals to take responsibility for their own well-being.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Washington-based or regional nonprofit working in human services, affordable housing, veterans services, youth development, job training, or related program areas seeking operating or capital support in the foundation's typical grant size range.
Good Fit
- • Located in Washington state or in a nearby Northwest state with demonstrated local impact
- • Program focus on human services, housing, veterans, youth development, or workforce training
- • Requesting operating support, program staffing, or capital/project funding in the mid‑to‑large grant range
- • Clear evidence of measurable outcomes and readiness to scale or sustain services
Geography
Observed grants span seven states but are heavily concentrated in Washington, which received about three quarters of dollars in the latest year, indicating a regional (state‑focused) footprint rather than national reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 62 distinct grantees across a wide set of program purposes and 44 new recipients, demonstrating a broad and diverse recipient portfolio rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence supports new entrants: 44 new grantees (about 71% of recipients) were funded in the latest year and the foundation publishes a grant portal, so unfamiliar organizations appear plausibly able to win support despite language about preselection.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
